Green Features at Pierpont Meadow
Pierpont Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary is doing its part to leave a lighter footprint on the environment by utilizing green technology.
Conserving Energy
- Energy audit completed and recommendations implemented
- Additional insulation has been installed and building has been airsealed
- All incandescent light bulbs have been replaced with LED light bulbs
- Refrigerators have been replaced with EnergyStar models
- Programmable thermostats installed
- Installed double pane energy-efficient replacement windows
Buying Electricity Generated from Renewable Sources
- 100% green electricity purchased from Mass Energy (New England Wind product) for all electricity not produced on site
Conserving Water
- 2 dual-flush toilets installed
- Washing machine replaced with high-efficiency model
- Low-flow showerhead